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2026-2027

Vermont Deer Hunting Seasons 2026-2027

Vermont publishes statewide deer-season windows, while antler rules, antlerless permits and expanded-archery access remain tied to wildlife management units or designated areas.

Last checked: 2026-08-10 Source: Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department 6 season records
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Method Dates Where Action
Expanded archery deer season Archery
Designated expanded-archery areas Legal Deer under Expanded-area Rules
Archery and crossbow deer season Archery
Statewide subject to WMU and license rules Legal Deer under License and WMU Rules
Youth and novice deer weekend Youth
Statewide subject to youth, novice and WMU rules Legal Deer under Youth/novice and WMU Rules
October muzzleloader antlerless deer season Muzzleloader
Authorized WMUs under antlerless permits Antlerless Only
Regular deer season Firearm
Statewide subject to WMU and antler rules Legal Deer under License and WMU Rules
December muzzleloader deer season Muzzleloader
Statewide subject to WMU, permit and license rules Legal Deer under License, Permit and WMU Rules

Season data compiled and verified against official state sources. Regulations can change. Confirm current rules before hunting.

? Field Honest summarizes official hunting regulations for convenience. Official agency regulations remain controlling.
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Archery

Bow, crossbow, or archery-only windows where listed. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
Expanded archery deer season Legal Deer under Expanded-area Rules General hunters Special rules
Designated expanded-archery areas special_area_group

Restricted to official expanded-archery boundaries; area-specific rules remain controlling.

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Archery and crossbow deer season Legal Deer under License and WMU Rules General hunters
Statewide subject to WMU and license rules statewide_with_wmu_rules

The 2026 rule change keeps archery open continuously through the regular firearm and December muzzleloader periods.

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Firearm

General rifle, gun, and firearm framework seasons. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Regular deer season Legal Deer under License and WMU Rules General hunters
Statewide subject to WMU and antler rules statewide_with_wmu_rules

WMU-specific antler restrictions and license conditions remain controlling.

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Muzzleloader

Muzzleloader-only or late muzzleloader opportunities. 2 seasons
Season Dates Geography Notes
October muzzleloader antlerless deer season Antlerless Only Applicable Antlerless Permit Holders Special rules
Authorized WMUs under antlerless permits permit_wmu_group

This is not a statewide antlerless opportunity; only authorized WMUs and valid permits qualify.

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December muzzleloader deer season Legal Deer under License, Permit and WMU Rules General hunters
Statewide subject to WMU, permit and license rules statewide_with_wmu_rules

Antlerless harvest depends on the applicable permit and WMU authorization.

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Youth

Youth-only, apprentice, or early youth windows. 1 season
Season Dates Geography Notes
Youth and novice deer weekend Legal Deer under Youth/novice and WMU Rules Qualified Youth and Novice Hunters Special rules
Statewide subject to youth, novice and WMU rules statewide_with_wmu_rules

Participation and harvest eligibility depend on the official youth/novice requirements and applicable WMU rules.

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